Cost of living in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 37% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 41% | |||
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| Food in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 41% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 177 (£8) | £13 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 91 (£3.97) | £6 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 52 (£2.26) | £3.87 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 24 (£1.04) | £1.20 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 52 (£2.29) | £3.27 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 29 (£1.28) | £2.36 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 121 (£5.32) | £5.27 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 30 (£1.31) | £2.35 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 24 (£1.07) | £1.03 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 23 (£0.99) | £2.83 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 124 (£5.41) | £9 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 26 (£1.15) | £1.79 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 14 (£0.62) | £1.34 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 38% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 14,758 (£647) | £953 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 12,628 (£553) | £1,073 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,181 (£96) | £297 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 9,335 (£409) | £702 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,457 (£327) | £544 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,928 (£84) | £125 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 662 (£29) | £25 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,457 (£239) | £418 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,736 (£76) | £129 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 128 (£5.61) | £7 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 115 (£5.03) | £13 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 21% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 887 (£39) | £69 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 768 (£34) | £37 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,646 (£72) | £99 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,348 (£59) | £52 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 30% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 440,461 (£19,298) | £17,412 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 25 (£1.08) | £1.52 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 988 (£43) | £65 | - 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 194 (£9) | £18 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 31% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 89 (£3.90) | £2.31 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 248 (£11) | £4.96 | + 119% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 522 (£23) | £94 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 52 (£2.29) | £2.68 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 39 (£1.71) | £1.57 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 72 (£3.17) | £4.18 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 34 (£1.51) | £2.17 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 26 (£1.15) | £1.68 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 137 (£6) | £13 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 50% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 498 (£22) | £61 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 249 (£11) | £15 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 963 (£42) | £83 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 690 (£30) | £72 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 102 (£4.45) | £7 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 35 (£1.54) | £3.57 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 39 (£1.72) | £4.42 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 9,905 (£434) | £502 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.72 (£0.08) | £0.09 | - 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 649 (£28) | £50 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 54 (£2.38) | £11 | - 79% | |
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TOTAL | - 37% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 199 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2025.
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